ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Today will have been the first day back at work for many of you, the first day back into the normal routine after the Christmas break. Before you know it you'll be back on the treadmill.......or will you?

There will be pressure from all around. Pressure to do this, do that, speed up, do it now - am I right?
What I am urging you to do is to slow down, yes slow down and take the time to be grateful for all the wonderful things and people in your life and most importantly to say thank you for them.

Now you're probably thinking, how am I going to find the time to do this? The truth is, it hardly takes any time at all and if we're really honest with ourselves, we know that this is true. I've already started to do this in my own small way, with companies or individuals who have given me good service. We are trying to expand our use of social media so what better way to thank others than using this. I've so far done this more on my personal account than our business one to be honest but I've been making a point to actively thank those on Twitter who have served me well.
For example:

@TMLewin1898 - great shirts and great customer service (sorted out lost password query very quickly)
@Two_Fresh - really helpful with advice about our blog videos even on Christmas eve.
@collectivedairy - great new Christmas pudding flavour yoghurt
@jamieoliver - excellent recipe for chestnut pumpkin soup

You see I'm not talking about huge stuff here. None of this is going to change the world, but you know what, that doesn't matter. It's an attitude. Take a few seconds out of your day to say thank you for a job well done. I'll tell you this, if they reply and say thank you for your comments you'll feel like a million dollars. Maybe that's a lesson for your business too?

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues."  Cicero

So take a little time out to develop an attitude of gratitude. There's not much in this life that is certain - just look at this week's Premiership results - but time taken appreciating others will come back to you many times over.
Michelle